The Social Archeology Channel

Extolling the virtues of Frosted Flakes for over half a decade, Tony the Tiger has exclaimed his way into the hearts of kids and adults everywhere with his exuberant expression, “They’re Grrrreat!” But Tony did more than that, he taught every kid a lesson along the way – the importance of having a balanced breakfast every morning. Continue reading...

When Atari released Pong in 1972, the instant popularity of this electronic version of table tennis would give birth to an entire video game industry. But what if you wanted to play this game on a road trip or in a school cafeteria? The solution was a small handheld alternative called Blip. Released by Tomy in 1977, Blip was portable and provided quite a challenge - and, although it wasn't technically a video game, it sure looked like one. Continue reading...

They are the quintessential Christmas confection, a traditional treat beloved the world over. One glimpse of their prominent red and white stripes is all it takes to recognize them as candy canes, the sweet that has put kids in the holiday spirit for well over three hundred years. Continue reading...

Ask any random group of people what their favorite holiday television show is and you will get more than a few votes for How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Based on a children’s book written in 1957 by Theodor Geisel (better known as Dr. Seuss), his characters were brought to life (in animated form) on television for the first time during the 1966 holiday. Over 40 years later, there are no signs of diminished popularity. Continue reading...

Considered to be the flagship of the "buddy cop" action/comedy genre, the Lethal Weapon series has become one of the most popular action franchises of all times, beginning with this 1987 Richard Donner film starring Mel Gibson as Martin Riggs and Danny Glover as his by-the-book partner. Continue reading...

What we talk about when we talk about caroling -- a small group of festive singers moving door-to-door in the neighborhood regaling residents with holiday songs -- is actually the practice of wassailing, which has a history dating back to pre-Christian times. Carols, which are sung by people when they go wassailing, were originally circle dance songs associated with religious mystery plays. Continue reading...

Although perhaps not as prevalent as itsAlthough perhaps not as prevalent as its confectionery cousin, the candy cane, there are few traditional holiday treats as regal in appearance as ribbon candy. Festively-colored and possessing a satin sheen, it has remained a staple of Christmas candy dishes since the turn of the century. confectionery cousin, the candy cane, there are few traditional holiday treats as regal in appearance as ribbon candy. Festively-colored and possessing a satin sheen, it has remained a staple of Christmas candy dishes since the turn of the century. Continue reading...

From the Production Company of Rankin/Bass, creators of such timeless holiday classics as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman, came another beloved stop-action animation offering for the Christmas season – The Little Drummer Boy. And, like most of their seasonal offerings, it is fondly remembered by many who still make it part of their annual viewing tradition. Continue reading...